During WW2 six allied nations women at Shanghai University are arrested by the Germans accused of killing a German officer and forced to entertain the Japanese.
A mysterious woman is found dead in a park, and her identification leads to a complicated investigation. The deceased is revealed to be a former opera star now living in hiding, whose past entanglements with gangsters and her lover begin to surface. As the police delve deeper, they uncover a complex web of deceit, blackmail, and betrayal.
Women in the Night received a generally lukewarm reception upon its release, with critics often pointing to its convoluted plot and melodramatic tone. However, some recognized its atmospheric qualities and the performances, particularly from Pola Negri in her comeback role.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older title, but general sentiment suggests it's a lesser-known noir that holds some interest for fans of the genre, particularly for Pola Negri's return.
This film marked the comeback of silent film star Pola Negri, who had been largely absent from Hollywood for over a decade.
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